Psychology, General Colleges

About the Psychology Major

Psychology, the
study of the human mind and human behavior, is the third most popular major
chosen by students on Cappex, which is not too surprising considering how
versatile of a major it actually is. According to the College Majors Handbook, less than 25 percent of psychology majors
actually work in a job that is closely related to the field of psychology. The
other 75 percent find that the skills, knowledge, and experience they garner as
psychology majors are applicable across a number of industries, including
management, sales, social work, business, marketing, and administration.

Those interested in
becoming licensed psychologists, however, need to pursue a graduate-level
education and would of course benefit from the solid foundation an
undergraduate psychology degree provides.

Psychology majors
take classes that explore the inner workings of the human mind and human
behavior. They study topics such as human emotion, personality, decision-making,
behavior, and interaction. As a result, psychology majors graduate with a
well-rounded set of skills and knowledge, most of which are very useful in the
real world, such as problem-solving, effective communication and critical
thinking skills, perception and sensitivity, and knowledge and understanding of
social behavior and human development.